luminescent

luminescent
luminescent [lo͞o΄mə nes′ənt]
adj.
< L lumen, LIGHT1 + -ESCENT
of, exhibiting, or capable of exhibiting luminescence

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lu·mi·nes·cent (lo͞o'mə-nĕsʹənt) adj.
Capable of, suitable for, or exhibiting luminescence.
  [Latin lūmen, lūmin-, light; see lumen + -escent.]

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